Syracuse University to host football signing day reception at Manley Field House

Frank Ordoñez / The Post Standard, 2010Syracuse University head coach Doug Marrone walks off the Yankee Stadium field Dec. 30 following the Orange's 36-34 victory over Kansas State in the innaugural Pinstripe Bowl in New York. At right, in the background, is SU offensive line coach Greg Adkins.

Syracuse, NY -- In addition to the usual news conference with media on Wednesday, the first day high school seniors and others can return national letters of intent to play football at colleges, Syracuse University is planning a special reception for season ticket-holders.

Wednesday signals the beginning of the signing period, which extends through April 1, and Orange head coach Doug Marrone plans to meet with the media to discuss SU's recruiting class of 2011 at 4:30 p.m.

At 5 p.m. in the Manley Field House lobby (off of the Comstrock Avenue entrance to Manley) football season ticket-holders are invited to attend an exclusive reception.

At approximately 6 p.m., Marrone and offensive line coach and recruiting coordinator Greg Adkins will talk about the incoming class in the recently renovated Manley Field House arena.